Citroen C4: Spare wheel

• Accessing the spare wheel
• Removing a wheel
• Fitting a wheel

Accessing the spare wheel

C4

C4 X

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the floor.

Depending on version, the spare wheel may be a standard (steel or aluminium) or 'space-saver' wheel.

Removing the spare wheel

► Slacken the central nut.

► Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).

► Lift the spare wheel towards you from the rear.

► Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the spare wheel back in place

The punctured wheel cannot be put under the boot floor.

► Put the spare wheel back in place in its housing.

► Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.

► Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in the middle of the wheel.

► Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain the wheel correctly.

► Depending on version, put the tool box back in place in the middle of the wheel and clip it in place.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level, stable and non-slippery.

With a manual gearbox, engage first gear to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch off the ignition.

With an automatic gearbox, select mode P to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch off the ignition.

Check that the parking brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel are on fixed.

The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.

If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.

Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel, first remove the wheel trim by pulling with both hands on one of the upper arms.

When refitting the wheel, refit the wheel trim, starting by placing its aperture in line with the valve and then pushing it into place all round its edge with the palm of your hand.

Wheel trims are identified by a "LEFT" mark on the left-hand side and a "RIGHT" mark on the right-hand side. Do not reverse these when removing/refitting the wheel.

► To remove the wheel bolt cover on each of the bolts, use tool 7 (alloy wheels).

► Fit security socket 2 on wheelbrace 5 to slacken the security bolt.

► Slacken the other bolts using the wheelbrace 5 only.

Never use an impact wrench on the security bolt socket.

► Place the foot of jack 6 on the ground and ensure that it is directly below the front A or rear B jacking point on the underbody, whichever is closest to the wheel to be changed.

► Extend jack 6 until its head comes into contact with jacking point A or B; contact area A or B on the vehicle must be properly inserted into the central part of the head of the jack.

► Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground to easily admit the spare (not punctured) wheel.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or collapse - risk of injury! Take care to position the jack strictly at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle, ensuring that the head of the jack is centred under the contact area on the vehicle. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing - risk of injury!

► Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.

► Remove the wheel.

Fitting a wheel

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel

If the vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, the washers A do not make contact with the steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel is held in place by the conical contact surface B of each bolt.

► Fit the wheel on the hub.

► Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.

► Pre-tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 2.

► Pre-tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace 5 only.

► Lower the vehicle again fully.

► Fold jack 6 and remove it.

► Tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 2.

► Tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace 5 only.

► Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts (depending on equipment).

► Store the tools.

After changing a wheel

With a non-standard or 'space-saver' spare wheel

Deactivate certain driving aid functions (Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise control, etc.).

Do not exceed the maximum authorised speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or the maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km).

Driving with more than one spare wheel of this type is prohibited.

The wheel trim from the replaced wheel must not be refitted.

Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Have the tightening of the spare wheel's bolts and its tyre pressure checked.

Have the punctured tyre examined. After inspection, the technician will advise you on whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must be replaced.